The performance by Theo Hernandez against Parma was one of the worst since he started wearing the Milan shirt. Unmotivated and ineffective, Theo failed to follow his direct opponent in both goals conceded. Inevitably, the Rossoneri fans criticized the Frenchman for the attitude he displayed at the Tardini.
Benched from the start and only playing the last 30 minutes in the first match of the season against Torino, he was among the worst on the field in Parma. Theo Hernandez's start to the season is one to forget. And quickly. The feeling is that the French champion needs to find the right motivation after the disappointing end to last season.
Theo Hernandez and the contract renewal...
There's no concrete proof because Theo speaks little to nothing in front of the cameras, but the thought of leaving Milan did cross his mind in recent weeks, as per Calciomercato.com.
On one side, the lure of big clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid; on the other, the sense that after five years, a cycle might naturally come to an end. Both Ibrahimovic and Furlani have spoken extensively with Hernandez, trying to convey their ambition to build a Milan team capable of winning the Scudetto. To some extent, it worked, but the most important game is about the contract renewal. There has been some contact between the club on Via Aldo Rossi and his agents, but the real negotiations are yet to begin.
The figures for Theo Hernandez' possible contract extension:
Milan has communicated to Theo's representatives their intention to increase his current salary from 4.5 million euros plus bonuses to 6 million with bonuses. However, an official offer is needed to have the situation truly under control, as Ibrahimovic mentioned in the last press conference at Casa Milan.
The former Real Madrid player's request is 8 million euros, but, as in all negotiations, a solution might be to meet halfway. Also, without a renewed and adjusted contract, it would become increasingly difficult to find the right motivation to return to being the player admired in previous seasons.
